Bernina
Bernina 590E
$8499Cheaper
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Bernina 590E vs Ricoma EM-1010
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Bernina 590E is cheaper at $8499. Every spec and price links to its source.
Ricoma
Ricoma EM-1010
$9660
Which is better: the Bernina 590E or Ricoma EM-1010?
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Bernina 590E is the cheaper at $8499.
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Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | Bernina 590E | Ricoma EM-1010 |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $8499 | $9660 |
| Brand | Bernina | Ricoma |
| Released | — | — |
| Max embroidery area (in) | 15.7 x 5.9 in (400 x 150 mm) | 12.2 x 8.3 in (310 x 210 mm) |
| Built in designs | 275 | 200 |
| Stitches per minute | 1000 | 1000 |
| Hoop sizes | Large Oval + Medium hoop included; compatible with full RM1-RM6 range up to the 400x150mm Mega Hoop | 2.8x2in, 4.3x4.3in, 7.5x5.5in, 12.2x8.2in included; 15.75in belt/cap hoop optional |
| Touchscreen size (in) | 4.3 | 10.1 |
| USB import | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi transfer | No | Yes |
| Needle count | 1 | 10 |
Sources — Bernina 590E: shop.bernina.com.au (verified 2026-08-01). Ricoma EM-1010: ricoma.co.za (verified 2026-08-01).
What's the difference between the Bernina 590E and Ricoma EM-1010?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (6 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.
- Max embroidery area (in): Bernina 590E 15.7 x 5.9 in (400 x 150 mm) vs Ricoma EM-1010 12.2 x 8.3 in (310 x 210 mm)
- Built in designs: Bernina 590E 275 vs Ricoma EM-1010 200
- Hoop sizes: Bernina 590E Large Oval + Medium hoop included; compatible with full RM1-RM6 range up to the 400x150mm Mega Hoop vs Ricoma EM-1010 2.8x2in, 4.3x4.3in, 7.5x5.5in, 12.2x8.2in included; 15.75in belt/cap hoop optional
- Touchscreen size (in): Bernina 590E 4.3 vs Ricoma EM-1010 10.1
- Wi-Fi transfer: Bernina 590E false vs Ricoma EM-1010 true
- Needle count: Bernina 590E 1 vs Ricoma EM-1010 10